With the cutbacks consumers are taking this holiday season,
and the harsh realities of the job market, people are turning to authentic
handmade items for their gift giving. The online artist marketplace Etsy
is expected to double its revenue this season.

All public schools should expect to have the state funding cut because of the state's shortfall of $1 billion in revenue over the past two fiscal years, a state representative told members of the Columbia School Board at a Monday night meeting.